Jackie Fogartie

Wedding & Event Planner

Archives for May 2013

Pink and Published….

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I’m so excited to share this fun news with you…finally! In fact I’m so excited you might say I’m tickled pink! Remember Sarah and Kyle’s “Pinkful Wedding?”   I gave you a sneak peek of some of my iPhone shots back in October but I wasn’t able to share the rest because I was waiting for……..
….it to be published in Charlotte Living Magazine! First featured in the online mag and then in the hard copy when that comes out. It’s my first featured wedding and I am simply over the moon about it! See the full spread (as a PDF file HERE!) I’m quoted and everything…which is cray because who would want to hear what I have to say?! Eeeeek! Okay, I’m done freaking out. 

So, now that the cats out of the proverbial bag, let me show you the beautiful photos taken by Michael J. Flanagan Photography! They are gorgeous, pinkful pictures that captured an incredibly creative wedding day with a plethora of fun touches dreamt up by the bride herself!
Get ready for some PIIIIINK! 

Sarah looked beautiful wearing a dress embellished with her mothers lace and carrying hot pink garden roses! 
Take a closer look at these beauties…

                          

Kyle and the boys sported creative boutonnieres in the signature grey and pink colors!

                        

Guests were invited to have some pink popcorn and champagne on the front porch before the ceremony. Genius! 
Sarah’s “besties” wore fabulous pink glitter hearts from Bando. If you don’t know Bando, go there for accessories you basically can’t live without.

                          

Sarah sported a Bando shoe clip to add a little pink to her bridal attire. 

                         

The wedding ceremony was held on the front porch of this beautiful Davidson home.

                      

Sarah’s nephew held up this sign so the guests knew who was coming!

                          

Sarah and her Daddy came out the front door…
…and Sarah was so excited!

                         

When they tied the knot the guests threw pink confetti in the air! (Side note, this is maybe my favorite picture from the whole wedding.)

                         

Afterwards they took pictures. More glorious pictures.

                           

Here’s the happy couple with their nieces and nephews. I adore the pink dresses, headbands and pretty much everything about this photo. Models. That is all. 
After the ceremony there was a fabulous cocktail hour in the even more fabulous backyard.
There were funny cocktail napkins and signature cocktails. (Napoleon is their dog, btw)
Some sittin’ around a bonfire…
      
Mustache straws…
…and even some cute dogs dressed up in black tie for the event.
     
The reception was a fantastic display of pink, hearts and gray chevron stripes. 
The pink ombre cake by WowFactor was simply stunning, don’t you think? 
        

                                 

                                 

Gray chevron table runners were complimented by pink napkins, candles and flowers.

                                 

                                              

                               

                                 

          Sarah and Kyle even toasted with pink champagne flutes…

                                  

..under a pinkly-lit tent.

                                  

There was a photo booth of course.
          
And a candy bar complete with glo sticks….not candy, but still “sweet.”
   
The night was capped off with a glorious meal of McDonalds burgers and fries for a late night snack.
…and Sarah and Kyle lived happily ever after in the bask of a pink sunset. 
I hope you enjoyed my walk down pink memory lane with Sarah and Kyle. I did! 
Vendor List:
Cake: WowFactor
Florals: Friend of bride
Venue: Private home

Surprise Springtime Birthday Brunch!

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For this special week that celebrates Moms everywhere, I thought it fitting to share the Surprise Birthday Brunch I threw for my lovely mother who turned the big 6-0. 60 is the new 30 is what I’m hearing these days 🙂 The brunch was held at Winghaven Gardens, and I highly, highly recommend the venue for small events like birthdays, showers and dinner parties. It was simply divine!
When it comes to surprise parties, the big question is always “Was she surprised?!” Let the picture do the talking…

Ummm ya…she was surprised! That’s her cute surprise look on the right 🙂 She totally squealed.
I knew I wanted the party to be bright and colorful and have lots of yellow since it’s moms favorite color. As I usually do, I found an invitation I liked and took it from there.

I rented coral polka dot linens and mint green napkins from Party Reflections and bought flowers from the Farmers Market. The striped tulips were simply gorge! I also printed photos of my mom from when she was little and displayed them in colorful frames. Look how cute she is 🙂

I ordered favor cookies from Sugarbakers and let me tell you – they were stunning and delicious to boot! I would use them again in a heartbeat. I sent them the invitation and they matched the florals exactly!

I also had special wine glasses made for the occasion from my favorite local gift store, Blis. They can personalize anything! Side note, if you’re in Charlotte and haven’t checked out their newly expanded space, you’re missing out! 

Now for the main attraction, the yummy brunch menu. I simply told Luke from Dean and Deluca that I wanted quiche and came up with the most perfect menu. 
First course for our meander around the gardens was a miniature bacon egg and cheese panini. 

We had several varieties of fresh scones at the table, as well as fruit skewers and the main course. 
Paired with the Sun Dried Tomato, Goat Cheese and Spinach Quiche was a lemon orzo salad and roasted asparagus. It was perfect!

For dessert we had Dark Chocolate Truffles sprinkled with pink salt. They were fantastic. 
Between the food, the gardens and surprising my Mom, it was a perfect day! A special thank to my Aunt and Uncle for visiting and helping with the brunch, and for moms BFF Sharon for getting her there despite her non-cooperative attitude. Ha. 

I love you Mom! I hope you all have a wonderful Mothers Day celebrating your mom and treating yourself (if applicable). I plan to spoil my mom just a little more 🙂 She deserves it. 

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